Data Processing Manager ; Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - PCN

Position: Data Processing Manager 2 (Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - PCN 068685)

Job Description

Data Processing Manager 2 (Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - PCN 068685) in Multiple Locations, AK |  page has loaded.

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

This position is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be in Multiple Locations, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

What You Will Be Doing

Join us in protecting the health data of Alaskans! We’re looking for a strategic, tech‑savvy leader to serve as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, supporting cybersecurity operations, guiding policy, and stepping in as acting Chief Information Security Officer when needed. If you’re passionate about risk management, HIPAA compliance, and building a culture of security, we want to hear from you.

Mission and Values/Culture

The mission of the Department of Health is to promote and protect the health and well‑being of Alaskans. While facilitating that mission, the Department Security Office strives to safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, identity, and data assets by providing proactive security expertise, creating and maintaining a resilient and secure infrastructure, and fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the department.

Benefits

of Joining Our Team

The DSO is a small, skilled team tasked with overseeing security for one of the state’s largest departments. By necessity, the team collaborates extensively with other IT disciplines and business operations. There is regular involvement in the review of technical solutions across all aspects of the technology and privacy spaces. Constant technical self‑education and a thirst for knowledge are essential for success and are highly encouraged.

The department has a friendly and helpful collaborative atmosphere, generous leave allowances, and a desire to see you excel. Lastly, as experienced, trained security professionals, DSO staff enjoy benefits such as telecommuting and flexible working hours.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Applicants based near a local DOH office will follow a hybrid in‑office schedule; however, fully remote (100% telework) positions may be considered if there is no local DOH office and sufficient bandwidth is available to perform all duties. Daily responsibilities include participating in leadership meetings, providing updates on security and organizational priorities, and supervising a team to address security risks and incidents.

Who

We Are Looking For

• Information Systems Security Certification
  :
  Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for evaluating information systems security features against a set of specified security requirements.
• Information Systems/Network Security
  :
  Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.
• Accountability
  :
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Special Notice

• This position will require a fingerprint‑based background check to be performed by the Department of Public Safety, as well as the ability to (occasionally) visit DOH locations around the state, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Competency‑Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions:
The job class uses competency‑based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Typical competencies include:
Technology Awareness
, Technical Expertise
, Strategic Thinking
, C…